Andyofthedead138 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have a pair of R-15 pm speakers that hum wth any line or phono input. I returned a pair to the manufacturer and the new ones are doing the same thing. I just moved to a new place and am wondering if it could be the old wiring in the house? I plugged up smaller, cheaper speakers to my turntable and didn't have the issue. It's just my Klipsch speakers. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbphoto Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 When you turn on the speakers without anything connected, do them hum? Do they hum on the bluetooth input for example? Or do they just hum when connected to your turntable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyofthedead138 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 It only makes the noise on the auxiliary and phono channels. Not Bluetooth. I've plugged in my turntable and iPod to both Chanel's and I have the same problem with both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 If you unplug them from EVERYTHING, except an outlet of course, do they hum? If the hum disappears when they are completely disconnected, I suspect a ground loop. I would try running a ground wire from one or both speakers to your source equipment. Not permanently, but as a test. Or, you could try running a ground wire from one speaker to the other, as I see there's a ground lug point on the speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittlez Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm having the same issue with the R-15PM's I just bought today, the hum is crazy loud. It's there, just a little on Bluetooth, but gets drowned out. With phono, it's terrible. I don't have a ground on my table, but it says grounding is optional. I thought maybe that the electric outlets could be the issue, we have an old house, but moved the speakers and tried them in my kitchen plugs, which do have ground and had the same issue, not being plugged into anything but the outlet. I bought these from HHGregg, new in box, final sale. I know that I have the warranty, but it's hard knowing I cannot return them to the store. I filled out a ticket for help, which states it can take up to 7 days for a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKguy Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I am having the same issue!! I cannot figure out how to get it to stop. The louder i turn up the volume the louder the humming gets. I have grounded the speaker and the record player, which helps a little bit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkdeem Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I am having the same issue. I sent an email explaining the issue to help support. I am awaiting response. Issue only occurs on phono (primary reason this was purchased!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkdeem Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 i bought my R15pm speakers/turntable from HH Gregg who went out of business. The people at Klipsch said three things: 1. My speakers that I just purchased were most likely defective 2. It is probably the amp inside my speakers 3. Since they were from HH Gregg and they went out of business, they would not fix, replace or repair my speakers. They provided me with the name and phone number of a company who might be able to repair. moral of the story, do NOT buy Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoo Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I had the same problem with mine. I bought the Teac TN-400S turntable and a pair of the Klipsch R-15PM and had a humming buzzing noise, I attached speakers to an old turntable did not have. I finally moved system to another room and turns out it did not like the outlet or a nearby device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoo Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 On 5/24/2017 at 10:19 PM, Rkdeem said: i bought my R15pm speakers/turntable from HH Gregg who went out of business. The people at Klipsch said three things: 1. My speakers that I just purchased were most likely defective 2. It is probably the amp inside my speakers 3. Since they were from HH Gregg and they went out of business, they would not fix, replace or repair my speakers. They provided me with the name and phone number of a company who might be able to repair. moral of the story, do NOT buy Klipsch. Not the klipsch may be outlet I had same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justhere Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Attach ground cable to back of right active speaker ;) I had the same problem. Sounds perfect once I used the ground cable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Try a cheater plug also. Sounds like these need a grounds lifter switch. The grounding of the source is causing the hum. You have to try a cheater on RP-15. If no help try cheater on source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebrew Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Same humming issue with the phono input. Using a Pro-ject elemental with stock Ortofon OM5E. When the stylus touches vinyl...then Humm. Tried different phono preamp into RCA input and High power it power supply with no luck. Will try extra ground wire to right speaker....next. Should of returned them right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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